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MO SB67

Bill

Status

Vetoed

7/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mike Cunningham

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes additional court surcharges in specific Missouri counties: $10-$50 in the 29th judicial circuit (Jasper County) for judicial facility costs, up to $10 in certain third-class counties for justice center construction, and $1 in regional juvenile detention districts for facility maintenance—all expiring August 28, 2025

  • Expands authority for Buchanan County (first classification, 83,000-92,000 inhabitants with home rule city county seat) to establish a county municipal court and prosecute violations of county orders

  • Allows circuits containing a Department of Corrections diagnostic/reception center and a Department of Mental Health facility housing persons found not guilty by reason of mental disease (SORTS facility) to appoint a circuit court marshal

  • Requires presiding judges to report municipal division information to the Missouri Supreme Court clerk by September 1, 2015, using a standardized form, with 90-day reporting requirements for newly established or abolished divisions

  • Modifies landlord-tenant eviction procedures: execution for restoring possession cannot issue until 10 days after judgment, defendants have 10 days to file motion to set aside default judgment, and posting appeal bond stays execution for possession pending appeal

Legislative Description

Authorizes certain court surcharges, Buchanan County to establish a county municipal court, certain circuits with a SORTS facility to appoint a court marshal, requires certain reporting regarding municipal courts and modifies procedure in landlord tenant cases

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor

7/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review5/6/2015
Select Committee on State and Local Governments4/21/2015
Local Government4/8/2015
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/22/2015

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